Modification History
Release 3. Elective units updated. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM31519 Certificate III in Engineering - Toolmaking Trade (Release 2).
Release 2. Mandatory training contract pathway added.
Release 1. New qualification. Supersedes but is not equivalent to MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.
Qualification Description
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an engineering tradesperson - toolmaking within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in the above trade.
This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of toolmaking trade work, including the manufacture, modification and maintenance of tooling.
This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as a toolmaking tradesperson.
Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may require a license or relate to regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competence.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEM31519 Certificate III in Engineering – Toolmaking Trade, units of competency to the value of 108 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:
- core units of competency listed below (totalling 82 points)
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of 8 points from Group A
- elective units of competency to a maximum value of 18 points from Group B to bring the total value of the qualification to 108 points.
Appropriate Group B elective units to the value of 8 points may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a toolmaking trade environment.
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) must seek a determination from the industry parties in respect of the allocation of points values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses. Determination of points requests are to be submitted to the industry parties through Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) Manufacturing. Refer to the MEM Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information on determination of unit points values.
Prerequisites
Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total. Units with prerequisite requirements are marked with an asterisk (refer to the individual units for details). All prerequisites are included in the units listed.
CORE UNITS
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
Prerequisites |
MEM06007 |
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing |
2 |
* |
MEM07005 |
Perform general machining |
8 |
* |
MEM07006 |
Perform lathe operations |
4 |
* |
MEM07007 |
Perform milling operations |
4 |
* |
MEM07008 |
Perform grinding operations |
4 |
* |
MEM09002 |
Interpret technical drawing |
4 |
* |
MEM11011 |
Undertake manual handling |
2 |
* |
MEM12003 |
Perform precision mechanical measurement |
2 |
* |
MEM12006 |
Mark off/out (general engineering) |
4 |
* |
MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
5 |
* |
MEM12024 |
Perform computations |
3 |
* |
MEM12026 |
Perform advanced trade calculations in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
4 |
* |
MEM13015 |
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
2 |
|
MEM14006 |
Plan work activities |
4 |
* |
MEM16006 |
Organise and communicate information |
2 |
* |
MEM16008 |
Interact with computing technology |
2 |
* |
MEM17003 |
Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
2 |
* |
MEM18001 |
Use hand tools |
2 |
* |
MEM18002 |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
2 |
* |
MEM18003 |
Use tools for precision work |
4 |
* |
MEM18006 |
Perform precision fitting of engineering components |
6 |
* |
MEM18015 |
Maintain tools and dies |
4 |
* |
MEM18055 |
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
3 |
* |
MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
3 |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Group A - Toolmaking Trade Specialisation
MEM07018 |
Write basic NC and CNC programs |
4 |
* |
MEM07022 |
Program CNC wire cut machines |
2 |
* |
MEM18014 |
Manufacture press tools and gauges |
8 |
* |
MEM18097 |
Manufacture cavity dies |
8 |
* |
Group B
MEM05004 |
Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding |
2 |
* |
MEM05005 |
Carry out mechanical cutting |
2 |
* |
MEM05006 |
Perform brazing and/or silver soldering |
2 |
* |
MEM05007 |
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
2 |
* |
MEM05012 |
Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
2 |
* |
MEM05049 |
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
2 |
* |
MEM05050 |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
2 |
* |
MEM05052 |
Apply safe welding practices |
4 |
* |
MEM05085 |
Select welding processes |
2 |
* |
MEM05095 |
Weld using flame powder spraying |
4 |
* |
MEM05097 |
Weld using oxy fuel gas welding process |
4 |
* |
MEM06003 |
Carry out heat treatment |
6 |
* |
MEM06004 |
Select heat treatment processes and test finished product |
6 |
* |
MEM07002 |
Perform precision shaping/planing/slotting operations |
4 |
* |
MEM07009 |
Perform precision jig boring operations |
4 |
* |
MEM07010 |
Perform tool and cutter grinding operations |
4 |
* |
MEM07011 |
Perform complex milling operations |
4 |
* |
MEM07012 |
Perform complex grinding operations |
4 |
* |
MEM07013 |
Perform machining operations using horizontal and vertical boring machines |
4 |
* |
MEM07014 |
Perform electro-discharge machining (EDM) operations |
4 |
* |
MEM07015 |
Set computer controlled machines and processes |
2 |
* |
MEM07016 |
Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes |
4 |
* |
MEM07021 |
Perform complex lathe operations |
4 |
* |
MEM09003 |
Prepare basic engineering drawing |
8 |
* |
MEM09011 |
Apply basic engineering design concepts |
6 |
* |
MEM12019 |
Measure components using coordinate measuring machines |
4 |
* |
MEM12020 |
Set and operate coordinate measuring machines |
2 |
* |
MEM12021 |
Program coordinate measuring machines |
4 |
* |
MEM12022 |
Program coordinate measuring machines (advanced) |
2 |
* |
MEM13003 |
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials |
2 |
* |
MEM13004 |
Work safely with molten metals/glass |
2 |
* |
MEM15001 |
Perform basic statistical quality control |
2 |
* |
MEM16005 |
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities |
2 |
* |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM31519 Certificate III in Engineering - Toolmaking Trade (Release 2).
Release 2. Supersedes and equivalent to MEM31519 Certificate III in Engineering - Toolmaking Trade (Release 1).
Release 1. New qualification. Supersedes but is not equivalent to MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2